Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

Trip At Glance
  • Group Size2-15 Persons
  • Max Elevation5545 Meters
  • GradeModerate to Adventurious
  • DestinationNepal
  • TransportationDrive and Flight
  • AccommodationTea House/Lodges
  • Costcontact Us
  • Trip Length12 Days
  • Best MonthMarch to May and September to November
  • WIFIAvailable
  • RegionEverest Region
  • Trip ModeTrekking
  • MealB/L/D
  • Trekking StyleTea House Trek
overview

Trip Overview

Everest Base Camp Trekking is the prime trekking holiday package. It is truly the most remarkable walking holiday to do in Nepal. Tramping Himalaya Adventures endows the most astounding adventure holiday to the base camp of the Mt. Everest. Lots of people across the globe have the Everest Base Camp trekking as the top priority travel bucket list things to do. Therefore, it is utmost necessity for the travelers to understand more about altitude, services and route of the trekking.

The journey of EBC Trek takes trekkers to an adventure of a lifetime as trekkers reach the base camp of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. Moreover, the trip signifies the great momentous as well as pride moments. No wonder! Everest base camp is not an ordinary destination. It is indeed the most satisfying walking route to walk on.

How is normal trekking experience in the Everest Base Camp Trekking route?

Everest Base Camp Trekking starts with the scenic and adventurous flight to the Tenzing Hillary Airport in Lukla. The walking journey heads to Namche Bazaar that is the nerve center and Sherpa heartland. The green lush forests and diverse landscape are the major highlights of the trekking trail.  There are at least two acclimatization breaks during the trek. The first acclimatization is at Namche Bazaar and the second one is at Dingboche. Trekkers hike the Everest View Hotel and Nagarshan Hill for the acclimatization activities.

Traveling in the route of Everest Base Camp Trekking requires immense planning. Therefore, you need to take the assistance from the reliable trekking agency. In Nepal, you can find countless trekking agencies. However, you need to choose the right travel companion. After all, you will be visiting the abode of the world’s tallest mountain Mt. Everest. Always ask questions and quench your queries before embarking on the trip. The period between Dingboche and Gorakshep is the most crucial one as trekkers have to walk on the glacier from Lobuche. Additionally, the altitude is also the biggest concern. Gorakshep is the last village on the trail from where trekkers embark on the journey to Everest Base Camp and Kalapathar.

The return trip from base camp to Lukla is similar to that of ascending. Trekkers will retrace the trail back to Lukla via Pheriche, Namche, and Phakding.

How to do successful Everest Base Camp Trekking?

The most successful way of doing the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal is to heed the instructions of the guide. Trekkers need to drink plenty of soupy food and water. The biggest hindrance for the successful Everest trekking is the food and drinking pattern of the guest. Drink lots of water and soupy food in order to hydrate the body. The biggest remedy in avoiding the altitude sickness is to keeping the body hydrated. Up in the mountains and high altitude places, the amount of oxygen is very less. Therefore, lots of people couldn’t finish the trekking.

Apart from following the proper itinerary and dietary habits, trekkers need to get the travel insurance. Getting the travel insurance enhances the confidence level. In case of the emergencies, trekkers can be evacuated from the mountains to the city area. Therefore, buy the insurance plan that covers emergency helicopter rescue, accidents, cancellations due to weather, and medical expenses.

Best time to do Everest Trekking

Nepal Trekking is best during the months of spring and autumn season. During this time of the year, the weather is clear and mountain vista is spectacular. The biggest hindrance in the Everest Base Camp Trekking in Nepal is the flight cancellations. Therefore, avoid doing the trekking in winter and monsoon season. March, April, May, September, October, and November are the best time to do Everest Trekking.

Permits for Everest Trekking

Trekkers need to get 3 permits for the Everest Base Camp Trekking. TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System), Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee, and Sagarmatha National Park permit are required for the trekking in the Everest region of Nepal. The cost of TIMS is 10 USD, Rural Municipality fee is 2000 Nepali Rupees, and Sagarmatha National Park fee is 3000 Nepali Rupees.

Before embarking on the Everest Base Camp Trekking journey, confirm the trip with us. We will prepare all the permits required for the trip. However, the payment of the Sagarmatha National Park Entry fee and Pasang Lhamu Rural Municipality fee is done during the trek only.

Sherpa Villages, Monastery, and Mountain Wilderness

In the Everest Base Camp Trekking trail, there are numerous Sherpa villages. Some are densely populated and some are just hamlets. Trekkers will be able to understand the unique culture and traditions of the Sherpa people as well. On the way, trekkers can find countless Mane Walls, prayer flags, pagodas, and monasteries as well. These places showcase the spiritual side of the region. The most sacred monastery is the Tengboche Monastery. The place hosts the famous Mani Rimdu Festival as well. The sight of the mountains is abundant during the trek. Major mountains on the trail are Kusum Kangaru, Kwangde, Thamserku, Amadablam, Cholatse, Tabuche, Pumori, Cho Oyu, Nuptse, Lhotse, Everest, etc. Nowhere in the world you will find the amount of mountain vistas than during the Everest Base Camp Trekking

HIGHLIGHTS

Highlights of Everest Base Camp Trek 12 Days

Trip at a Glance

Trip Mode: Hotel – Lodge (Tea-House).

Trekking Grade: Moderate to Adventurous

Trekking Region: Nepal Far Mid East Himalaya around Solu & Khumbu region People & Culture : Sherpa tribes of Buddhism religion with interesting old traditions and colorful cultures.

Highest Elevation: 5,545 m on top Kalapatthar and at Everest base camp 5,367 m high. Trekking

Duration: 10 Nights & 11 Days (with drive and flights from Lukla).

Hours of Walks: From minimum 04 hrs to maximum 06 hrs.

Total Trip: 10 Nights & 11 Days (Kathmandu to Kathmandu)

Seasons: Nearly all months of the year except monsoon / wet season July & August March to May flowering times on hills, October to December, January and February clear day with blue sky (cold morning and nights with chances of

ITINERARY

Detailed Itinerary

Early morning transfer to Kathmandu domestic airport for super short flight to land at Lukla, the gateway to many adventures around Khumbu region, where walk starts on gradual winding path past several Sherpa farm villages with views of Kongde and Kusum-Khanguru to reach overnight stop at Phakding, located by the glacial Dudh Kosi Rivers. 

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
2640

Today walk leads to Namche Bazaar gaining altitude as walk progress, morning walk starts following the river and crossing several times to reach at Monjo village near Sagarmatha National Park entrance, from here walking on river valley and gorge covered within nice woodland of tall rhododendron-pines and fir trees.

After crossing a high last bridge with few hours climb to Namche Bazaar with stunning views of Everest-Lhotse and Kongde peaks. Namche Bazaar at 3,440 m high an ideal place for rest day to acclimatize, the main town / village of Khumbu where colorful and exciting Saturday market takes place once a week.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3440

Rest day for acclimatization before heading higher terrain, morning after breakfast with options for hike to Everest View Hotel or walk on top of Namche, where you can catch super landscapes scenery with Mt. Everest, Lhotse, Ama Dablam with series of high peaks, here enjoy visiting National Park Museum provides you with much information of Khumbu region, Sherpa history-culture-flora and fauna including detail on mountaineering.

 

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3440

Enjoying pleasant time at Namche, morning walk leads to scenic and gradual walks overlooking Everest and other giant peaks, as our route leads downhill to Imjatse river at Phunki Tenga, a small place with few lodges an ideal spot for refreshing break or lunch stop.

From here heading uphill into enchanting alpine forest to reach a beautiful surrounding at Thyangboche Monastery offering grand panorama of mountains with Everest and Ama Dablam at close distance, here with time for tour into monastery and witness monks and priest on prayer. Thyangboche also holds a colorful festival ‘Mani-Rimdu’ monks with mask dancing wading evil spirits which falls in the month of October as per Buddhist lunar calendar. 

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3867

Morning catching super views of high peaks with Everest, our route descends into forested areas reaching a metal bridge, from here a slow climb encountering mani (prayer) walls along the walks to Pangboche village, this is a last Sherpa permanent village on route to Everest base camp. Other places are temporary settlements with fine lodges to cater the needs of travelers and trekkers, as walk continues heading higher, from here walk leads on barren and arid country where tree lines drops for small bushes of juniper and dwarf rhododendron (azalea).

Walking uphill into a river gorge and then finally opens up into a wide glacial valley on reaching Dingboche With many good lodges around facing views of Imjatse or Island peaks towards east.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
4358

Another rest day for acclimatization on this high elevation a fine place for leisure hike and walks around where a climb up to a hill offers tremendous scenery of peaks with Mt. Makalu towards east horizon. Enjoying scenic excursion with afternoon free to catch up with your dairy and relax marveling the views of Ama Dablam North Face with other giant mountains.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
4358

From Dingboche our route leads closer to Everest as walk climbs to a ridge marked with prayer flags and Stupas, then walking on nice gradual uphill facing marvelous scenery to reach at a small place in Thugla where Khumbu glaciers melts into a torrential river.

A perfect place for rest and lunch stop, where afternoon walks leads to a steep climb at Thugla hill a place with with many memorials of unfortunate climbers around peaks of Khumbu and Everest. Walk continues for another few hours on nice gradual up to Lobuche for overnight stop, a place with several nice lodge with views of Nuptse and Lobuche peaks.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
4930

Today a great walk towards our main highlight and final destinations to reach Everest Base Camp, as morning walk leads on open wide valley with slow climb to reach above Khumbu glaciers, walking past moraine dunes reaching at Gorakshep, a place with few lodges on the junction of Everest base camp and Kalapatthar route.

Gorakshep an earlier Everest base camp since 1950’s to late 1970’s before the route further about 4-6 k.m. From Gorakshep few hours walk over moraine and glacier to reach our ultimate destination at base camp with sweeping views of giant peaks of Nuptse-Lo la, Nuptse with notorious huge Khumbu Ice Falls and glaciers. In high mountaineering season this place will be active with climbers and crews with many camps set on top of moraine and glaciers.

After a grand time then head back to Gorakshep for highest overnight stop of the adventure with fantastic memories of the day walks to Everest base camp.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
5180

Morning climb to scenic hill top at Kalapatthar above 5,545 m, the highest point of the trek offering incredible panorama of mountains with Everest at stone throw distance. With amazing time on top head back to Gorakshep for breakfast and continue trek downhill past Lobuche and Thugla, where walk leads to windy Pheriche valley and then with short climb to a ridge with long descend to Pangboche village for overnight stop.

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3900

Walk on same route with descend to Imjatse River and then climb to Thyangboche Monastery back into green vegetation and tree lines, with time here with scenic views, head downhill to Phunki Tenga and climb for an hour to reach a small place at Kyanjinma for overnight stop, which is on route Namche, a pleasant spot facing views of Everest-Ama Dablam and Tharmasarku with other range of peaks. Here chances of spotting some wild-life like musk deer, herd of Himalayan Thar and pheasant Danfe (national bird of Nepal).

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
3440

Today is  our last day trekking, Start downhill to Hillary Bridge then a flat trail to Monju where we will exit the Sagarmatha National Park, After that up and downhill to Phakding where we will stop for Lunch then continue the trek to Lukla,  

Food
B/L/D
Accomodation
Tea House/Lodge
Elevation
2820

Morning transfer to Luka air terminal known as Tenzing-Hillary airport, tribute to late legendry mountaineers the first two to conquer on top Mt. Everest. As per the flight time board in small aircraft (Dornier or Twin Otter) a scenic 35 minutes flight brings you to hustle and bustle city life of Kathmandu. On reaching Kathmandu transfer to your respective hotels with afternoon free at leisure.

Food
Breakfast
Cost Included
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Flight Tickets 
  • Kathmandu-Lukla-Kathmandu Flight Tickets for Guide 
  • Teahouse accommodation during the trek ( Twin Sharing Basis )
  • Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner during the trek 
  • Well English Speaking of government license holder guide 
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Guide/Assistant guides and Porters their salary, Insurance, Equipment, and lodging & fooding
  • Tramping Himalaya Adventures Duffel bag & T-shirt
  • All the necessary paperwork, Trekking/permits
  • Carried by your guide Medical Kit
  • All government taxes
  • Down Jacket If you need it ( To be returned after the trip )
  • Oxi-meter to check the pulse, Oxygen saturation, and heart rate
  • Unlimited Chlorine-treated safe drinking water 
Cost Excluded
 
  • Nepalese visa fee ( Bring the right cash in USD and 2 passport-size photographs )
  • 15 Days USD 30, 30 Days USD 50, 90 Days USD 125, 
  • Airport Pick up and Drop
  • Hotel in Kathmandu 
  • Airfare International
  • Excess baggage charges (if you have more than 15 kg of luggage, the cargo charge is around $1.5 per kg)
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu in case of early arrival, late departure, or early return from the mountain (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, Hot shower, wifi, etc.)
  • Optional trips and sightseeing if extended
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of  Tramping Himalaya Adventures
  • Tips and gratuities 
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